NADA ConventionMAKE MEETINGS -- HONDA Honda steps away from stair-steps 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013 After a year in which the outgoing Accord and the Civic were subject to stair-step incentives, Honda executives told dealers they expect to avoid the controversial tactic in 2013. But never say never.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- FORD Ford dangles $750,000 carrot for facilities 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  Ford brand will offer as much as $750,000 in dollar-for-dollar matching funds to dealers who refurbish their facilities in line with the Ford Trustmark design program, the brand told dealers at its make meeting.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- LAND ROVER Factory chases more 2013 Range Rovers for dealers 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013 The redesigned Range Rover will be in short supply for most of 2013 because of high worldwide demand, especially in China, Land Rover dealers were told at the make meeting.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- MERCEDES-BENZ Communication with dealers is top priority at Mercedes 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013 The Mercedes-Benz Dealer Board is taking steps to improve its communications with the dealer body. The 13-member board will schedule quarterly conference calls in each region with a regional representative so dealers can receive updates on programs, sales and other information.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- CHRYSLER GROUP Chrysler to dealers: Keep focus on sales 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013 Chrysler Group executives promised Fiat dealers a spring preview of new products planned for their showrooms and heard Jeep retailers plead for more Wranglers and Grand Cherokees.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- CHEVROLET Chevy expects 7% sales gain with new lineup 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013 General Motors executives told Chevrolet dealers at the make meeting that they expect the brand's sales to increase 7 percent this year as Chevy rolls out 13 new or refreshed models, dealers said.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- BMW BMW is making plans for dealership renovations 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013 BMW will disclose details of a new dealership improvement program in the second quarter. The program, called "Future Retail," will include exterior and interior renovations.... Read More »
NADA CONVENTION Underriner: Ease rules on stores 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  With little payback proved, automakers should back off demands on dealers for massive investment in facility image programs, outgoing NADA Chairman Bill Underriner told dealers.... Read More »
NADA CONVENTION Stop whining about yen, Honda exec tells Detroit 3 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  Tough talk from Detroit about the weakening yen giving Japanese automakers an unfair advantage in the United States "doesn't pass the sniff test," says American Honda's top sales executive.... Read More »
NADA CONVENTION Report: Rising sales of rentals to restock used-vehicle supply 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013 New-vehicle sales to rental car companies in 2012 rose 11 percent to 1.55 million units, which will help increase the number of vehicles returning to the used-car market in 2013, predicts an annual report on the state of the used-car industry.... Read More »
JIM HENRY The dealer, F&I vendor disconnect 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13, 2013  There’s a disconnect in the F&I space that’s getting more obvious. Many dealers, including some of the big publicly traded dealership groups, say they’re limiting their F&I menus to three or four items: extended-service contracts, GAP policies, prepaid maintenance and perhaps another.... Read More »
AutoNews Now: A call to stop 'intruding' 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 12, 2013  New NADA chief raps 'one size fits all' factory mandates, calls for vigilance over customer data; smaller bailout bite; Alfa 4C.... Read More »
First Shift: Prime time for Mitsu 7:45 am U.S. ET | Feb. 12, 2013  Marketing spend doubling with restyled Outlander; Hyundai loyalty push; BMW's pledge; taking on 'death tax'; ROI culture at Benz.... Read More »
DAVID BARKHOLZ AutoTrader: Only 2 of 3 of dealership Web visits are for vehicle shopping 11:42 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  After reviewing nearly 3 million dealer Web site visits at 3,000 dealers recently, AutoTrader found that 32 percent of dealer Web visitors go to the site for something other than shopping.... Read More »
AutoNews Now: Chevy ad, growth plan 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Bowtie debuts global marketing campaign, eyes more sales; new SUV is sold out; keeping employees honest.... Read More »
Midday Newscast from NADA: Cadillac sales hopes 11:45 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Dealers told to expect 35 percent retail improvement, VW infotainment plans, break for Fiat dealers, eBay goes for parts bin.... Read More »
Nissan urges dealers to stay on track amid product blitz 5:19 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  After setting a brand sales record in 2012 and two years of record dealer profitability, Nissan urged retailers at its make meeting to stay focused on the strategy of the past three years. Nissan is midway through a plan to introduce five key model redesigns in 15 months.... Read More »
Acura to give each dealer 2 RLX sedans ahead of launch 2:33 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Acura plans to give each of its 265 dealers two 2014 RLX flagship sedans on Friday, a month before the car goes on sale March 15.... Read More »
AutoTrader acquires incentive-tracker Automotive Information Systems 2:40 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  AutoTrader Group's stable of online classified properties and software companies just got bigger. Dale Pollak, founder of vAuto, a unit of AutoTrader, said AutoTrader has acquired Automotive Information Systems, an Ann Arbor, Mich., tracker of new-vehicle incentives, for an undisclosed price.... Read More »
Mitsubishi to double marketing spend this year, return to prime-time network TV 3:39 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Mitsubishi Motors North America executives told dealers at a standing-room-only make meeting here today that it will double its marketing spend this year and return to prime-time network TV after a long absence.... Read More »
Hyundai aims to increase owner loyalty 12:53 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Hyundai Motor America hopes that the third shift added in September at its Alabama plant will help the company boost 2013 sales 4 percent, to 730,000 units.... Read More »
First Shift: Plus side of dealer reviews 7:45 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Study shows sales edge if stores score high online; Ford spruce-up bucks; plus, Henry Ford, Dr. J and a really big truck.... Read More »
MIKE COLIAS Why Chevy's new advertising road looks promising 11:22 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Opinions on what flavors and themes should infuse Chevy's brand messaging are as diverse as its sprawling vehicle lineup.... Read More »
Ally sees full U.S. repayment by 2014 on auto business gains 10:11 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Ally Financial, the second-largest remaining investment by the Treasury’s federal bailout fund, will repay the government by 2014 on the strength of its auto-finance business, its CEO said.... Read More »
EDWARD LAPHAM Why 'Back to the Future' resonates at NADA 9:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  It caught my eye immediately. Parked at a booth in the NADA exhibition hall was a DeLorean time machine. It looked as if it had just blown in from the "Back to the Future" movie trilogy -- complete with blinking dashboard lights and a flux capacitor.... Read More »
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